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Punu Maiden Spirit Mask Mukudji Gabon African 11" X 7.50"

$ 85.53

Availability: 57 in stock
  • Condition: Used but in excellent condition.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Culture: African
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Gabon
  • Handmade: Yes

    Description

    A
    Punu-Lumbo mask is a tribal mask native to the Ogooue River basin in Gabon, especially in the south in Ngounie Province. The masks are
    Punu masks represent
    idealized female ancestors' faces. The mask is genderless; white is a symbol for peace, deities, spirits of the dead, and the afterlife.
    The masks are typically oval in shape, with narrowed eyes, arched eyebrows and small ears
    .
    Male dancers are known to wear the mask while dancing. The dimension is 11 inches high by 7.50 wide.
    Note; Picture is exact representation of the mask. Please allow slight difference in the hair style, as these masks are made by one tribe but different families.